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You captured Mom to a tee! Thank you. It was the perfect Mothers Day gift to her!

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Nice tribute to your mom and a reminder to appreciate the great advice that moms give us!

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While reading this article, I thought of my Mom and yours, too. Then I put myself in those memories and hope that I am having the same influence on my boys. Thanks for the memories...

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We had some good moms, and I'd be willing to bet that your boys would say you do have the same influence. :)

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This has got to be one of your best Abby.

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Thank you, Karen!

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Love the picture of my mother with your mom and Patti. Lovely tribute to your mother. Jane Reis Fronczak

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I love the picture too! Such a lovely picture and lovely women. :)))

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Bravo! You might appreciate that I read "...the greatest influencers are found IRL" as they are found in Ireland. All signs point to renewing my passport.

Thanks for another great newsletter and sharing your mom's sage advice.

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OMG, you crack me up! But I get it! IRL! And yes... if you don't get that passport, I'm picking you up and driving you to the Passport Office in Chicago! :)

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Love this! Brought back memories of my Mother and my aunt Dorothy too.

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Thanks, Meg! I have many memories of your mom too! Aunt MaryAnn was one of the greats! :)

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We are both awake pretty early. I woke up at 4:00 and am pursuing all quiet activities so I don't wake Ed.

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